Can I tell you about Autism?: A guide for friends, family and professionals - Softcover

Jude Welton

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1849054533 ISBN 13: 9781849054539

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2014

Synopsis

Meet Tom - a young boy with autism. Tom invites readers to learn about autism from his perspective, helping them to understand what it is and explaining the challenges he faces with issues such as social communication, sensory overload and changes in his routine. Tom tells readers about all the ways he can be helped and supported by those around him. This beautifully-illustrated book is ideally suited for readers aged 7 and upwards, and will be an excellent way to increase understanding about autism, in the classroom or at home. It also includes clear, useful information for parents and professionals. The 'Can I tell you about . . . ' series offers simple introductions to a range of limiting conditions and other issues that affect our lives. Friendly characters invite readers to learn about their experiences, the challenges they face, and how they would like to be helped and supported. These books serve as excellent starting points for family and classroom discussions.

About this title

Review:

Jude Welton once again has taken a complex issue and made it easy to understand. It embraces difference to make a difference...This format will allow anyone who reads it to have a greater understanding of autism and how to help. A must read for anyone who knows someone with autism. --Sue Larkey, autism spectrum specialist, teacher and author of Making it a Success and Practical Sensory Programmes, Australia

Half of this book is Tom's story about his autism, and the other half is a detailed explanation about how adults can help, including creating structure for the child, using visual supports and social stories, and coping with toileting issues and challenging behaviour... Tom explains what autism fells like to him, what he likes and dislikes, and how people around him can help. There is a list of books and DVDs for adults, and a comprehensive range of useful websites from around the world. There is also a personal profile at the very end of the book that could be of great use... Black and white illustrations in Tom's story add to the text. --Healthy Books blog

Young Tom has autism; in this book we discover what this means for him. - how it makes him feel and what helps him... the author, in this little book, presented autism concisely so it is understandable for everyone be they parent, teacher, support worker, other children or merely interested adult. With its additional how to help sections, 'jargon busting' explanations, and resource listings, this is an excellent introductory book recommended for use at home or school; indeed older primary pupils can usefully read it for themselves. --Jill R Bennett, Red Reading Hub blog

From the Author:

Jude Welton originally trained as a child psychologist specialising in autism. She is a freelance writer and the author of several popular, child-friendly books published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Jude lives in Moray, Scotland. Jane Telford is an artist and illustrator who has exhibited paintings and drawings widely in the UK and also internationally. Jane has illustrated several books published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers and lives in London.

About this edition

• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1849054533
• ISBN 13: 9781849054539
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64